Understand the Religions of the World from Christian Perspective and Be Equipped to Engage their Adherents Christians live their faith more than ever in a pluralistic religious context. How should a Christian respond to the complex spiritual alternatives available today? Are all religions the same? Does the New Age fulfill the second coming of Jesus? Is Sun Myung Moon sinless? Is Islam a religion of peace? Is Mormonism true? Is Scientology a religion? How does the Dalai Lama view Jesus? Do witches worship Satan? Is the pope infallible? These and other crucial issues are examined in Nelson's Illustrated Guide to Religions. Nelson's Illustrated Guide to Religions covers more than 200 religions, sects, and cults, most of them ones the reader might encounter on any given day. Key features include:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Historical information on each major religion with detailed timelines</li> <li>Profiles of each group's primary leaders</li> <li>An inventory of key principles and beliefs of each religion</li> <li>An analysis and critique of religions from a Christian perspective</li> <li>Opinion and commentary on the controversial issues related to specific religious groups</li> <li>Recommended resources-- bibliographic information and extensive Internet sources for further study</li> <li>New groups explored--including The Lord Is Our Righteousness Church and the Sold-Out Discipling Movement</li> <li>Ten Tests for Truth in Religions--a set of multifaceted tests that Christians should apply when approaching the faith traditions of others--and their own faith</li> </ul> &nbsp; This volume offers both description and evaluation of the hundreds of religions in today's spiritual marketplace and provides basic data on the major world religions: <ul> <li>Baha'i</li> <li>Buddhism</li> <li>Christianity</li> <li>Hinduism</li> <li>Islam</li> <li>Judaism</li> <li>New Age</li> <li>Sikhism.</li> </ul> Nelson's Illustrated Guide to Religions also explores the major divisions within Christianity (Roman Catholicism, Orthodoxy, and Protestantism) and provides an introduction to over twenty-five Protestant denominations. The book examines famous sectarian movements including: the Branch Davidian, Christian Scientist, Jehovah's Witness, Mormon, and Unification Church movements. The occult worlds of Witchcraft and Satanism are analyzed as well. In addition to basic information, the reader has access to critical analysis of the controversies that arise in the debates about various religious groups and leaders. The author addresses the new evangelical-Mormon dialogue, the Emergent Church controversy, Local Church debates, Catholic-Evangelical tensions, the integrity of Seventh-day Adventism, the crimes of David Koresh, controversies over Muhammad, the extent of satanic ritual abuse, and much more. Nelson's Illustrated Guide to Religions is based on Professor James Beverley's thirty years of research and frontline investigation of world and new religions. He has had face-to-face encounters with some of the world's most influential religious leaders, including His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Beverley has observed witchcraft rituals in Africa, conversed with Muslim leaders in Syria and Lebanon, visited the Golden Temple in Amritsar, seen Hindu ceremonies along the Ganges, had private meetings with cult leaders throughout North America, and consulted with leading scholars all over the world. Professor Beverley is frequently interviewed by the media for his knowledge of religions and has served as an expert witness in both civil and criminal trials. Nelson's Illustrated Guide to Religions is a comprehensive and engaging Christian guide to world religions and is ideal for students as well as the laypeople in the church.

Nelson's Illustrated Guide to Religions: A Comprehensive Introduction to the Religions of the World

Reference

Beverley, James A.

Encyclopedias & Subject Guides

Thomas Nelson

Every week since the spring of 1994, hundreds have made the pilgrimage to Canada to experience what is now known as 'The Toronto Blessing.' A worldwide debate has ensued on the strange manifestations associated with the Vineyard movement and the 'Holy Laughter' ministry of Rodney Howard-Browne. This investigative report offers a guide through the complex issues surrounding this international controversy. Professor James Beverley's analysis is based on four years of study of the Vineyard and the Kansas City prophets, including extensive interviews with John Wimber, Paul Cain, Mike Bickle, John Arnott, Randy Clark, Rodney Howard-Browne, Hank Hanegraaff, and other key voices in the furor over Holy Laugher and The Toronto Blessing.

Holy Laughter and the Toronto Blessing: An Investigative Report

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

Zondervan

A quick but thorough introduction to the culture, history, and practices of the world's second largest religion!
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<li>What Muslims really believe about God, the world, and their place in it</li>
<li>How Muhammad established a religion that now stretches around the world</li>
<li>The meaning of Jihad, and how it fits into Islamic teaching</li>
<li>The role of terrorism in an Islamic worldview</li>
<li>The place of women in the Muslim world</li>
<li>Why Palestine continues to be a point of contention with the Muslim people</li>
<li>How Christians should relate to people from Muslim countries</li>
</ul>
Also includes:
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<li>20 recently asked questions about Islam</li>
<li>Glossary of key terms</li>
<li>List of resources</li>
</ul>

Understanding Islam Nelson's Quick Guide To Religions (Nelson's Quick Reference)

Islam

A comprehensive and up-to-date approach to all those who compete for the minds and hearts of humanity. Author James Beverley is one of the few who has interviewed the Dalai Lama in India. He has consulted as a legal expert on world religions. This book covers more than 200 religions, sects, and cults, most of them ones the reader might encounter on any given day. Lots of illustrations and charts make this a user-friendly text. Perfect for the student as well as the layperson. Contemporary and up-to-date scholarship, this book will become the standard by which all other religions books are measured. This book will be packaged in a way that suggests its being authoritative, a resource that will be used for a long time. This will include a beautiful dust jacket and be packed full of illustrations.

Nelson's Illustrated Guide To Religions: The Most Up-to-date And Comprehensive Resource On Religions Of The World

Religious Studies

Nelson Reference & Electronic Publishing

Islam is the second largest worldwide religion, and expanding rapidly. As rapidly as Islam is growing, it is only a matter of time before you encounter people who are Muslims. This study will equip you to understand better the basic tenets of this religion. It will also give you the tools you need to reach these people for Christ. It is a well written, timely study.

Christ and Islam: Understanding the Faith of the Muslims

College Press Publishing Company, Incorporated

Religions A to Z® is a complete, easy-to-use handbook of the origins, basic beliefs, and defining features of the world's religions, cults, and sects. Written with the Christian in mind, these profiles provide the reader with the fundamentals of today's religions and how they compare to Christianity.
This will help all Christians-from the new believer to the seasoned pastor-better understand the religions, cults, and sects around them.

Religions A to Z: A Guide to the 100 Most Influential Religious Movements

History

World

An essential introduction to the culture, history, and practices of the world’s second largest religion. Professor James A. Beverley provides answers to questions many Christians have about Islam. Issues include what Muslims think about God, the world, and their place in it; how Muhammad established a religion that now stretches around the world, how different groups within Islam define Jihad, why Palestine is important to Muslims, what roles women play in different Islamic communities, and how Christians should relate to Muslims.
 Features include: 
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<li>Glossary of terms related to Islam</li>
<li>A list of Frequently Asked Questions for easy reference</li>
<li>Topical bibliography for further study</li>
</ul>

Islam: An Introduction to Religion, Culture, and History (Nelson's Quick Guides)

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Getting Jesus Right: How Muslims Get Jesus and Islam Wrong: How Muslims get Jesus and Islam Wrong

IS IT POSSIBLE THAT MUSLIMS ARE WRONG ABOUT JESUS AND VARIOUS TENETS OF ISLAM? Is the famous Muslim writer Reza Aslan mistaken in his portrayal of Jesus of Nazareth and apologetic for Islam? Professor James Beverley and Professor Craig Evans take an in-depth look at subjects at the core of the Muslim-Christian divide: the reliability of the New Testament Gospels and the Qur'an, and what we can really know about Jesus and the prophet Muhammad. Importantly, they also examine the implications of traditional Islamic faith on the status of women, jihad and terrorism. "The authors deal with every topic, from ancient manuscripts to terrorism, from Jesus to Muhammad, from the Crusades to colonialism, with accuracy, originality and courage. Getting Jesus Right is a provocative and powerful work." - David Cook Associate professor of Religion, Rice University, and author of Understanding Jihad "This book is a scholarly and devastating critique of Reza Aslan's views on Jesus and Islam." - Robert Spencer New York Times bestselling author of The Politically Incorrect Guide to Islam (and the Crusades) and The Truth About Muhammad "A learned and wide-ranging book" - Tom Holland Author of In the Shadow of the Sword

Getting Jesus Right: How Muslims Get Jesus and Islam Wrong

Evans, Craig A.

Castle Quay Books

The QAnon Deception: Everything You Need to Know about the World's Most Dangerous Conspiracy Theory

Politics & Government

Independently published

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